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FAQs Related to SSC CHSL Exam 2016

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently released SSC CHSL 2016 Notificationand there are many doubts/queries coming in the mind of aspiring candidates. Below is a list of frequently asked questions and their answers which we hope will help you all while preparing for the exam. So read the below given points carefully.

1. What is SSC CHSL Exam?

Ahead of you is the SSC CHSL Exam 2016 for government jobs in India. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is the Body which conducts the CHSL Exam. SSC is also the body which finally does the selection and recruitment for the advertised vacancies in central govt. departments including Union Ministries.

2. What are the posts in the CHSL 2016 Exam?

CHSL Exam is conducted for the recruitment of Data Entry Operators (DEO) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC’s) . A New post Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant and Court Clerk is also introduced in 2016.

Note: Candidates who have not acquired but will acquire the educational qualification and acquire documentary evidence from the Board/University in support thereof as on 01.01.2017 will also be eligible.

6. Is there any Relaxation in Age for SSC CHSL Examination?

We all know that, reservation is in force, and as such, candidates from reserved categories are given relaxation in age Limit. The relaxation is age is given as under

7. What is the starting and last date for applying this post?

The facility of on­line application (including payment of fees through debit card) will be available from 8­-10­-2016 to 7­-11­-2016 (5.00 pm). However candidates who wish to make the payment through challan of SBI may be allowed to make the payment within the working hours of bank upto 07-­11-­ 2016 provided the challan has been generated by them before 5.00 PM of 4­ -11-­2016.

8.What is cost of application for CHSL Exam?

SSC is very economical, when it comes to Application fees. SSC only charges, Rs 100 as examination fees. Moreover, Female candidates and Reserved category candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.

9. I have 45% marks in 12th, can i fill this form ?

Central govt. recruitment is based on merit system, for this they conduct written exam . Less marks in 12th does not create any problem . There is no such specific criteria, you can go ahead.

10. How to apply for SSC CHSL 2016 Exam ?

Applications must be submitted only in online mode.

11. What is the Written Examination Dates for SSC CHSL 2016 Examination?

Tier I – 07.01.2017 to 05.02.2017 (Date of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I)

Tier II – 09.04.2017 (Date of Tier-II (Descriptive Paper)

12. What is the mode of SSC CHSL Examination?

Exam is going to be held in a computer based pattern. There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

14. What is the Exam pattern of Tier-I & Tier -II Examination?

SSC CHSL Exam pattern of Tier-I Exam 2016-17

SSC CHSL Exam pattern of Tier-II Exam 2016-17

15. Can I Prepare for both the SSC and IBPS at the same time?

Yes any aspirants can prepare for SSC, IBPS and even for any other competitive exam at the same time because the syllabus of all the exams are more or less similar. And with a proper strategy you may get success in all the exams.

16. What is the time required for preparing for SSC Exams?

If you are serious about study and ready to dedicate 5 to 6 hours daily for study, then normally you may prepare the syllabus within 4 to 5 months. There are many students who got success within 4 months of preparation.

17. Need to join a coaching center for SSC exams or like exams?

If you are able to grab the things of your own, then in my opinion nothing is better than self-study. I don’t think visiting a coaching center is necessary at all. There are many factors on the basis of which I’m saying that one needs to avoid going to a coaching center. A few of them are:

Loss of time as the time spent going to and fro could be utilized in self-study or what.